The Healing & Transformation You Deserve

We are a trauma informed practice that takes a strength based approach to care, while meeting our clients where they are. We recognize the complex and intersectional identities of our clients and are committed to taking the journey towards healing and transformation with you.
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About

We Listen & Transform

Kimberly Alfonso, psychotherapist, is a Licensed Social Worker who believes that you are the expert of your own life. She believes that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic experience and strives to maintain a supportive, engaging, non-judgmental, and transformative space for all of her clients. Utilizing a strengths-based approach in her practice allows her to help people live optimal and productive lives. Her practice centers around allowing clients to be heard, validated and helping them find their full potential through healing. _____________________________________________________ Gardan Speights, is a trauma informed therapist that specializes in supporting children, adolescents and young adults manage life's challenges. Her practice is rooted in ensuring that your voice is heard and the therapy space is one in which you feel empowered to know that healing can happen. She is a NJ State Clinical Supervisor and enjoys mentoring and supervising clinicians seeking clinical licensure. Gardan firmly believes that “what’s broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. And no matter how dark it gets; the sun is going to rise again” ~ Unknown
Kimberly Alfonso, LSW; Hannah Bellinger, LSW; Tiffany Simpson, LCSW; Gardan Speights, DSW, LCSW
Clinical Team

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anger Management
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Burnout
  • Child or Adolescent
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Fears/Phobias
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Stress

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychotherapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Social Work
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
  • United Healthcare

Location

The Boys and Girls Club of Newark

1 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108-2801

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